Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding

This unique programme offers a combination of public air law, private air law and space law, both from an international and a European perspective.

The Leiden Air and Space Law programme is unique. Our teaching and research has a clearly defined European dimension and is in line with the highest academic standards. At the same time, the programme focuses on professional applications, particularly through its internship requirements.The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), which houses this advanced master's specialisation, is one of the leading international academic research and teaching institutes in this field. The Institute maintains close relations with national and international organisations and institutions worldwide and enjoys the guidance of a prestigious International Advisory Board.

For who?This programme is specifically designed for:

law gradudates wishing to pursue a challenging advanced master's study at postgraduate level, possibly followed by a PhD position;

legal practitioners in internationally operating law firms, private companies (e.g. airlines, aircraft parts manufacturers), civil aviation authorities, telecommunications authorities, international and regional organisations and representatives from governments wishing to specialise in the area of air and space law.

Onderwijs

You will learn not only the specifics of international air and space law in the narrow sense, but also about the multifold relationships with general law at the supranational, international, regional, EU and domestic levels. These interrelationships are highly complex and require proficiency in many skills, including legislative and case analysis and comparative methodology.

honours-/excellence program

The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.

Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Michel Adam

My research, analytical and critical thinking skills were continuously challenged and strengthened. The Institute provides the perfect environment for those who not only want to acquire a comprehensive background in air and space law, but also want to hone key skills for their professional objectives.

Through interactive lectures, assignments, participation in moot courts, and the high expectations of the Institute's team, my research, analytical and critical thinking skills were continuously challenged and strengthened.

Nitin Sarin

Never before has my intellect been tested, treated and trained as it was while I was pursuing my Adv. Masters in Air and Space Law. The relationship built up between Leiden and myself is permanent. Being housed perfectly between a giant on its left (U.S.A.) and a giant of the future (Asia) on its right, Leiden provides the perfect balance of culture, education and thorough training for future legal endeavours.

Mildred Troegeler

The programme strikes the right balance between academic rigour and real-world applicability by exploring different, interlinked areas of aviation and space law and looking beyond its purely legal aspects.

Besides academic excellence and direct contact with leading experts, the programme provides you with the opportunity to build a professional and personal network all over the world.

Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

The programme is designed for students pursuing careers in law firms or in consulting firms having aviation and space law practice; legal departments of airports and airlines; aerospace companies; civil aviation authorities or ministries of transportation; international, regional and national organisations as well as for practitioners in air and space law (see Target Audience). All of the programme's alumni have found a professional or academic job soon after, and often before, graduation.